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Start & Grow Your Business at the Marketing BootCamp

Work directly with web programmers, graphic designers, writers, photographers and other marketing professionals to: • Build/enhance your web presence

• Build/enhance your social media presence

• Develop a capability statement and/or company brochure

• Create a logo and brand identity

Meet directly with financial and legal professionals to get advice on setting up and funding your business

Network and attend various matchmaking sessions with prospective buyers

Spotlight your business at a networking social where you’ll be invited to introduce yourself and give an “elevator talk” about your company

Strengthen & Grow Your Tribal Economy & Workforce

Gain new insights on how to access capital and credit for Native communities

Be inspired by success stories from nationally-recognized Native business owners

Better understand and capitalize on the “Buy Indian Act”

Learn about exciting opportunities in telecommunications, transportation, tourism, and more

Discover best practices for implementingNative CDFI’s, UCC and Business Codes

Participate in a Rez’ Café discussion about forming a Native Cultural Preservation & Artists’s Cooperative

Network with hundreds of other professionals from ND, SD, MT, MN, WI and beyond to promote Indian business development throughout the region

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Who Should Attend:• Native American Entrepreneurs,

Artists & Business Owners

• Economic & Community Developers

• Tribal Council Members & Leaders

• Tribal Educators & Students

• Bankers, CDFI’s & Other Financial Professionals

• Federal, State & Local Agencies

• Corporations & Non-Profits Supporting Indian Country

“ABC’s of Economic Development in Indian Country”

American Indian Business Alliance 2016 Conference & Trade Show

Thursday – Friday, November 3-4, 2016 Radisson Inn, Bismarck, ND

Something for Everyone at this Years Conference & Trade ShowIf you’re interested in growing Native American businesses and job opportunities, both on and off tribal lands, this is a “must attend” conference. The “ABC’s of Economic Development in Indian Country” brings together Native entrepreneurs, tribal leaders, government officials and other dedicated professionals from all across the region.

The two-day event is co-hosted by the North Dakota and Minnesota Indian Business Alliances (IBAs), who are working collaboration with other IBAs from Montana, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The conference and trade show runs from Thursday, November 3, through Friday, November 4, at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Center in Bismarck. Features include:

• Over 20 educational and inspirational sessions on everything from “accessing capital” and “implementing uniform commercial codes” to “growing economies through tourism” and “capitalizing on the “Buy Indian Act.”

• A full-day Bootcamp featuring nearly a dozen marketing, financial and legal professionals to work one-on-one with existing and aspiring Native entrepreneurs to help them start and grow their business.

• An afternoon of matchmaking sessions between government buyers and Native American businesses.

• An evening of networking featuring Native American foods, songs and dance.

We look forward to meeting you at this year’s conference and advancing economic development together.

Keynote Luncheon Sessions – Success Stories Join in celebrating success and learning from Native American business leaders who’ve earned national recognition and paved a path of extraordinary achievement for others to follow.

DR. JESSICA METCALFE (Turtle Mountain Chippewa)Owner, Beyond Buckskin

Dr. Metcalfe was recently recognized by Indian Country Today Media Network in its second annual “50 Faces of Indian Country” magazine, a celebration of the diversity and power of Native American stars, athletes and leaders. During her keynote address, Jessica will share her story of building a business that celebrates Native American artists and designers through fashion.

CLARENCE O’BERRY (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Sioux)President/CEO, Mandaree Enterprises LLC

Mr. O’Berry was recently recognized by the North Dakota district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) with its Entrepreneurial Success Award. During his keynote address, Clarence will discuss how the company grew from a small business with a single customer in 1990 into a dynamic family of companies with over 450 employees, operations in 26 U.S. states and overseas, and a deep customer base.

TENTATIVE AGENDA – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016

7:00AM – 8:00AM Registration (Also open Wednesday, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.)Continental Breakfast: Coffee, Juice & Assorted Rolls

8:00AM – 8:30AM Welcome & Dignitary Introductions- Stacey LaCompte (NDIBA), Pamela Standing (MNIBA) and elected officials- Youth Drum and flag group, opening prayer- Chairman Richard McCloud, Turtle Mountain Chippewa- Senator John Hoeven, U.S. Senator- Senator Heidi Heitkamp, U.S. Senator

8:30AM – 9:15AM “Defining Economic Success for Native Owned Businesses”- Barbara Schmitt, Schmitt Strategies

8:30AM – 11:45AM “Marketing Bootcamp Especially for Native Entrepreneurs” – Part 1One-on-one consultation sessions with web developers, graphic designers, writers, photographers, videographers, and social media experts. Provided and powered by Agency MABU and First Peoples Fund.

9:15AM – 9:30AM Break/Trade Show

9:30AM – 10:45AM “The State of Tribal Affairs”- Facilitated by Scott Davis, ND Indian Affairs Commission- Jason Smith, MT Indian Affairs (Invited)- Steve Emery, SD State Tribal Relations- Jim Jones, Jr., MN Indian Affairs (Invited)- Gail Nahwahquaw, WI Tribal Affairs (Invited)

10:45AM – 11:45AM “Vital Resource Partners for Governance, Infrastructure and Development”- Wayne Ducheneaux, Native Governance Center- Susan Woodrow, Center for Indian Country Development- Brek Maxon and Larry Stockert , Minority Business Development Center

11:45AM – NOON Break/Trade Show

NOON – 1:30PM Keynote Luncheon: “Native Entrepreneur Success Story”- Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, Beyond Buckskin

1:30PM – 2:30PM Breakouts Sessions (Open to all)“Understanding the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program” - Patrick Murphy, Project Solutions and Duane Kuntz, Ohitika Designs (Invited)

“Broadband, Economic Development, & Indian Country” - Madonna Peltier Yawakie, President, Turtle Island Communications, Inc.

“Growing Native Businesses on Reservations” - Heather Dawn Thompson, Native Business Journal

1:30PM – 5:00PM “Matchmaking Sessions between Native Business & Government Buyers”Coordinated by Native American Development Center – PTAC(By Appointment Only – See Session Description for More Details)

1:30PM – 4:00PM “Marketing Bootcamp Especially for Native Entrepreneurs” – Part 2One-on-one consultation sessions with marketing, finance, legal, accounting and other business professionals provided and powered by Agency MABU and First People’s Fund.

2:30PM – 3:45PM “Tribal Tourism: Economic Development and Cultural Propagation”Panel Discussion: Facilitated by Anna Barrera, George Washington University

3:45PM – 4:00PM Break/Trade Show

4:00PM – 5:30PM “Spotlight on Native American Businesses” Reception, Elevator Speeches, Networking and Special Recognition Event - Facilitated by Barbara Schmitt, Schmitt Strategies

6:30PM – 8:00PM “Indigenous Cuisine & Tour of Native American Hall of Honor”North Dakota Heritage Center - Meal prepared by Chef Josh Swagger, Toasted Frog (Turtle Mountain Chippewa) (Optional event open to all – additional cost of $25/person)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016

8:00AM - 8:15AM “Advocating & Advancing Indian Business Development”- Christianne Lind, Northwest Area Foundation (Invited)

8:15AM - 9:15AM “Economic Master Planning: The Importance for Achieving Tribal Community“Goals & Sustained Revenue Generation” - John Lathrop, Director, Enterprises Development, Spirit of the Sun - Brian Wilkerson, Managing Director, Revolution Advisors

9:15AM – 9:30AM Break/Trade Show

9:30AM – 10:45AM “Understanding & Capitalizing on the Buy Indian Act” and “Buy Native Local”- Kay Bills, Mid America Government Industry Coalition- Pamela Standing, MN Indian Business Alliance

10:45AM – 11:45AM Breakout Sessions“Best Practices for Implementing UCC and Business Codes” - Sue Woodrow, Co-Director, Center for Indian Country Development - David Frankel, Attorney, The Libertarian Lawyer (Invited)

“Economic Benefits of the Great Plains PromiseZone” - Panel discussion facilitated by Holiday Van Sciver, USDA

11:45AM – NOON Break/Trade Show

NOON – 1:30PM Keynote Luncheon: “Native Entrepreneur Success Story”- Clarence O’Berry, Mandaree Enterprises

1:30PM– 2:30PM Breakout Sessions (Resource Partners)“Coalition of CDFI’s – Panel of CDFI’s” - Lorraine Davis, Native American Development Center - Brent Ekstrom, Lewis & Clark CDFI

“NADC-PTAC, SBA and ND SBDC Collaborating with AIBA” - Dale Van Eckhout, Senior Area Manager, SBA - David Martin, State Director, NDSBDC - Dustin Baird, Native American Development Corporation – PTAC

2:30PM – 4:00PM “Rez-Café: Forming a Native American Cultural Preservation & Artists Cooperative”- Mike Mabin, Board President, NDIBA- Heidi Demars, Founding Member BisMan Food Cooperative

4:00PM – 5:30PM “Indian Business Alliance (IBA) Progress Reporting and Planning Session”Open to all attendees who are interested and/or involved in efforts to support the Indian Business Alliances in ND, SD, MN, MT, WI and beyond.

Economic Master Planning SessionFriday -8:15AM – 9:15AM

This session reinforces the importance of long-range planning to achieve economic, community and project-specific goals and the key ingredients for success. The presenters will discuss the work that Revolution Advisors completed on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS.) The session will discuss the importance of tribal leadership, community engagement and identification of specific economic development projects associated with development of the CEDS plan.

Presented by Brian Wilkerson, Managing Director, Revolution Advisors; and John Lathrop, Director, Spirit of the Sun

NADC-PTAC, SBA and ND SBDC SessionFriday - 1:30PM – 2:30PM

NADC-PTAC, the Native American Development Corporation, the U.S. Small Business Administration and North Dakota Small Business Development Centers are collaborating to present this session and provide information to conference participants regarding the respective roles and (free) services that each agency provides to entrepreneurs and small businesses, including Native American entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Presented by Dustin Baird, NADA, David Martin, State Director, ND Small Business Development Centers, and Dale Van Eckhout, Senior Area Manager, SBA

Rez-Café: Forming a Native American CooperativeFriday - 2:30PM – 4:00PM

Join a “world café-style” conversation to explore the merits of forming a Native American owned, non-profit cooperative designed to foster cultural preservation of art, dance, music, food and language. The facilitators will explain the concept behind a cooperative organization and how it is consistent with tribal traditions and Native ways. Be part of this interactive and vision-forming experience as we explore the feasibility of organizing a group of Native artists, educators, historians and entertainers.

Facilitated by Mike Mabin, President, ND Indian Business Alliance, and Heidi Demars, Founding Member, BisMan Food Cooperative

Vital Resource Partners SessionThursday - 10:45AM – 11:45AM

Building an environment that supports the creation and growth of businesses is a critical component of economic development. Meet our partners from key resource organizations involved in everything from fostering sovereignty and uniform commercial codes to offering financing and technical assistance.

Presented by leaders from the Native Governance Center, Center for Indian Country Development, and the MBDA Business Center.

Tribal Tourism SessionThursday - 2:30PM – 3:45PM

This session will provide an overview of tribal tourism trends and the benefits and challenges of pursuing cultural tourism in tribal communities. The recent creation of the North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance (NDNTA) will be discussed as an example of a destination development strategy. Hear from NDNTA board members on the formation process and the tourism priorities for North Dakota tribes.

Facilitated by Anna Barrera, George Washington University

Indigenous Cuisine & Dinner TourThursday - 6:30PM – 8:00PM

This special event will feature a multi-course indigenous meal prepared by Chef Josh Swagger (Turtle Mountain Chippewa). The dinner will be prepared in traditional ways with foods that have been gathered and foraged from area Indian lands. Attendees will also tour the newly-established Native American Hall of Honor located at the State Museum and Heritage Center.

An additional fee of $25/person will be charged to cover the meal and hosted tour.

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